Healthy Recipes Sauces & Condiments Salad Dressing Vinaigrette Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette 4.4 (18) 11 Reviews While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrettes, shifting it to 1-to-1½ yields a dressing with a brighter flavor and fewer calories. That means for every 1/2 cup of acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice, use 3/4 cup of oil in this salad dressing recipe. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 10 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Christine Ma Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil 5 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 clove garlic, grated ¾ teaspoon salt Ground pepper, to taste Directions Combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake until well blended. Eva Kolenko Equipment Jar with a tight-fitting lid Frequently Asked Questions Does garlic have any health benefits? Yes! Garlic has been shown to have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and antiparasitic properties. And if that's not enough, research has also shown that garlic helps lower blood pressure and cholesterol, and gives your immune system a boost. Is extra-virgin olive oil healthy? Olive oil is comprised of mostly monounsaturated fat. It's been shown to have positive effects on health, including reducing inflammation, as well as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer. There is also some evidence that it may protect the brain and improve symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Is this recipe vegan? Yes, because this recipe contains no animal products, it is a vegan recipe. What is the ratio of acid to oil in a vinaigrette? A good vinaigrette strikes the perfect balance between smooth and tangy. The tangy element here is a combination of red-wine vinegar and lemon juice. Red-wine vinegar adds an acidic punch, while lemon juice adds tang plus a bright, lemony flavor. While a 1-to-2 acid-to-oil ratio is common for vinaigrettes, using a 1-to-1½ acid-to-oil ratio as we do here provides a brighter flavor and fewer calories. How do you emulsify a vinaigrette? Vinaigrettes are easy to make, and with this recipe, all you need is a jar with a tight-fitting lid to mix and store it in. To make the vinaigrette, simply combine all of the ingredients in a jar and shake. The shaking action emulsifies the dressing, bringing the acid and oil together into a uniform mixture that's ready to coat greens, roasted potatoes or anything else you want to jazz up. Can I make Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette ahead? Yes! You can refrigerate the vinaigrette for up to one week. It will separate as it sits, so shake it again before serving. What’s the difference between salad dressing and vinaigrette? Salad dressing is often used as an umbrella term for any sauce that dresses a salad (which includes vinaigrettes), but technically speaking, the two are different. At their core, salad dressings, including vinaigrettes, are simple combinations of fat and acid. What differentiates the two is the fat that's used. A vinaigrette features oil, whereas a salad dressing can feature oil but also typically includes a creamy element like mayonnaise, buttermilk or yogurt. Vinaigrettes tend to be thinner with fewer ingredients and a sharper taste, while dressings have more viscosity, a few more ingredients and a richer, more rounded flavor. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, Jan Valdez and Hilary Meyer Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, March 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 130 Calories 14g Fat Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 10 Serving Size 2 Tbsp. Calories 130 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Sodium 191mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.